On behalf of the Board of Directors of Center for Domestic Peace (C4DP), I’m thrilled to announce that after an extensive and thoughtful search Tara Peterson has been selected as our new executive director (ED), effective April 15, 2024. Tara brings more than 20 years of experience addressing domestic abuse, youth violence, sexual assault, and […]
Public Welcome! MARIN’S CCR NETWORK (Coordinated Community Response to DATING, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & Sexual Assault) Have you ever wondered or worried about the hidden crimes of domestic violence and sexual assault in Marin? Perhaps you’ve seen movies or read about these kinds of crimes in the news, or heard friends dealing with them. But then […]
Dear Supporters, In case you missed the announcement this past June, Donna Garske is stepping down as Center for Domestic Peace’s executive director in February 2024 after serving for 44 years. Her thoughtful departure comes at a time when she can joyfully exit, knowing the foundational work of the organization has contributed significantly to the […]
Dear Supporters, It only took 11 words to change the direction of my life. It happened when I first learned about Marin Abused Women’s Services (MAWS), the name Center for Domestic Peace was founded under in 1977. A small group of women in Marin had organized to say no to violence, and from that place […]
Dear Supporters, I have always trusted my North Star to guide my life, point me in the right direction, and inform me when cycles are complete. After 43 years of service as Executive Director of Center for Domestic Peace, I have reached a point that I can only think of as the “joy of completion” […]
Dear Supporters, The year 2022 marks 45 years of Center for Domestic Peace’s dedication to the eradication of domestic violence in Marin County and beyond. In 1977, the founders of Marin Abused Women’s Services (our former name) reported that when they investigated domestic violence in Marin, there was no record of family violence. Yet, women […]